There’s more to love about them

Sweetpotatoes are tasty, healthy, and versatile—good and good for you in all kinds of ways at all times of year. And sweetpotatoes from California? They’re heads above the rest.

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There’s more to love about them

Sweetpotatoes are tasty, healthy, and versatile—good and good for you in all kinds of ways at all times of year. And sweetpotatoes from California? They’re heads above the rest.

Naturally delicious

Cook with sweetpotatoes on a regular basis and you’ll quickly discover what we growers have known all along—sweetpotatoes are goooood. They’re absolutely delicious in even the simplest preparations, with a unique combination of mild sweetness, soft creaminess, and robust heartiness.

Ridiculously healthy

High in nutrients and low in calories, sweetpotatoes are a designated superfood. They’re also fat- and cholesterol-free and a great source of dietary fiber which, among other things, can help you feel full and satisfied longer.

Amazingly versatile

Sweetpotatoes can be baked, boiled, broiled, grilled, fried, steamed, sautéed, and pureed. They work in sweet and savory dishes, in everything from summery salads to wintery stews, and in all kinds of recipes and cuisines.

The California difference

Unique growing conditions and special handling set California sweetpotatoes apart.

The California difference

Unique growing conditions and special handling set California sweetpotatoes apart.

Warm, dry climate

sandy soils

Our sweetpotatoes are grown in a unique part of California’s San Joaquin Valley, where long-ago riverbeds left behind sandy soil. This soil naturally resists insects and weeds, reducing our dependence on pesticides.

cured on the vine

Because of our climate, we can cure California sweetpotatoes right in the soil, while they’re still on the vine, rather than curing them after harvest in storage sheds. Not only is vine-curing naturally chemical-free—it also increases our sweetpotatoes’ shelf life.

a hands-on approach

California sweetpotatoes are selected, planted, sorted, sized, and packed by hand. Getting up close and personal with each sweetpotato ensures it meets our high standards. Plus, using less machinery minimizes scarring and scratching—so our sweetpotatoes are not only prettier, they’re fresher longer.

STRICT REGULATIONs

We’re proud to say that California agricultural regulations, ensuring both food safety and environmental accountability, are among the strictest in the world.

Ask your retailer

California sweetpotatoes are available nationwide, but not always in your local store. If you want the best, ask your retailer to carry sweetpotatoes from California.

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The California Sweetpotato Council is a voluntary membership organization founded in 1977. Our main objective is to develop policies and programs that enhance the sweetpotato industry in California. For more information contact us.